Macron said he hopes the G7 will discuss releasing strategic oil reserves.

Market sources: South Africa proposed to U.S. investors the establishment of a critical minerals platform.

European equities closed lower on Sep 24: Germany's DAX 30 fell 168.99 points (-0.66%) to 25,257.80; Britain's FTSE 100 dropped 26.36 points (-0.25%) to 10,678.90; France's CAC 40 slid 41.98 points (-0.52%) to 8,081.43; the Euro Stoxx 50 declined 27.42 points (-0.44%) to 6,272.40; Spain's IBEX 35 eased 61.84 points (-0.31%) to 19,570.36; Italy's FTSE MIB fell 433.99 points (-0.83%) to 51,553.50.